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Arsenal failed to beat Manchester City on Sunday at the Emirates stadium, only managing to pull a 1-1 draw against their visitors.
The goals came from Erling Haaland of Man-city and Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal.
Fans were surprised at Arsenal’s failure to secure a convincing victory knowing City’s dwindling form and the home advantage.
Manchester City open scoring in 9th minute of the game as Erling Haaland got the ball at the back of the net after an assist from Tijjani Reijniders.
Manchester City’s early goal changed the dynamics of the game as the gunners got under pressure.
Although Arsenal had superior ball possession through the game equalizing was a hard nut to crack for Arsenal as City’s defense was adamant.
Arteta’s super sub made the difference bringing in Gabriel Martinelli for Jurrien Timber. The game was looking likely to be in the favour of Manchester City, but in the 93rd minute, Eberechi Eze made a through pass which went across city’s defense, and Martinelli was there to convert and level the score sheet.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, city’s goal keeper, made vital saves to keep the game going for pep’s boys.
The draw is important to both teams, in that Mikel Arteta needs to understand his team, he has the squad, varieties of players getting the right players in the right position is vital in the race to make his team premier league champions.
The match leaves Arsenal with 10 points on the league table and Manchester City with 7 points as the international break approaches.
